ICS, a provider of distribution services for pharmaceutical manufacturers and a part of AmerisourceBergen, has opened a new third-party logistics (3PL) pharmaceutical distribution center in Ohio. The new facility will serve as the flagship location for ICS and further expands the company’s services aimed at improving access to specialty medication, optimizing supply chain efficiency and enhancing patient care.
 
As the largest facility within the ICS network, the new 350,000 sq.-ft. distribution center will feature advanced operations tools and technology, as well as state-of-the art logistics systems to accommodate products of all sizes, temperatures and storage needs. Additionally, the new facility is a certified Foreign Trade Zone Solution. This certification allows manufacturers to store products awaiting FDA approval in a duty-free environment, and ultimately accelerates time to market.
 
“With the continuous evolution of our industry, we too push ourselves to change – through investments and innovation – in order to meet the demands of today’s customers and patients. By anticipating customer demands and investing in a state-of-the-art distribution center, along with our recent milestone as the first pharmaceutical 3PL provider with ISO 9001:2015 certification, ICS is reinforcing our commitment to provide an unmatched customer experience by improving access, enhancing efficiency and driving innovation in the delivery of healthcare,” said Peter Belden, president of ICS.